The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and I'm sure you're gearing up for some BBQs. If you're watching your saturated fat and cholesterol intake, veggie burgers are a great option. And according to my burger poll many of you prefer veggie burgers, too.
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When I'm on the road and in need of quick meal, I sometimes stop at Moe's Southwest Grill. It's like a Mexican version of Subway — you pick a type of burrito, taco, fajita, salad, or quesadilla, and then you choose exactly what goes in it (and you can watch them make it too). They use fresh veggies, but they don't use lard.
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"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" namechecks peanuts, and Cracker Jacks, but the song doesn't mention the calorie or fat content of these tasty treats. Even if you aren't a hardcore baseball fan, chances are you might find yourself in a stadium this Summer, noshing on the favorite foods of America's favorite pastime.
To help you make smart choices, I've consulted the always-helpful CalorieKing and put together a breakdown of popular ballpark eats, including hot dogs, chili fries, and the aforementioned peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Some of the information certainly surprised me, so to see how they all compare, read more.
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It's too bad that rice has gotten a bad reputation with this whole carb-free diet frenzy. As we all know, not only do we need carbs for energy, but carbs in the form of whole grains are a great source of fiber (which can help prevent certain types of cancer), and they keep you feeling full longer. Rice is one of my favorite whole grains since it's easy to cook, can be flavored millions of ways, and is easy to digest.
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I'm a huge fan of Annie's Naturals Salad Dressings, and I appreciate that there are organic options. All the dressings are made from natural ingredients for a fresh and zesty taste. There are many flavors to choose from and even some low-fat ones.
If you're wondering how Annie's salad dressings compare nutritionally then read more.
Here's a breakdown of a serving size (two tablespoons) of dressing:
Kind of Dressing
Calories
Fat (g)
Sodium (mg)
Artichoke Parmesan
130
13
250
Organic Asian Sesame
140
14
210
Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette
100
10
75
Balsamic Vinaigrette
100
10
75
Organic Buttermilk
70
7
210
Organic Caesar
120
12
170
Cowgirl Ranch
120
11
260
Organic French
90
9
170
Organic Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
110
12
110
Gingerly Vinaigrette
40
2
270
Organic Goddess
130
13
320
Goddess
130
13
320
Organic Green Garlic
90
9
140
Organic Green Goddess
130
13
380
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
45
2
200
Lemon & Chive
150
16
150
Organic Papaya Poppy Seed
120
11
200
Organic Red Wine & Olive Oil
160
17
120
Raspberry Vinaigrette
35
1.5
75
Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
70
6
240
Organic Sesame Ginger with Chamomile
100
9
240
Organic Shiitake & Sesame
120
13
250
Shiitake & Sesame
120
13
250
Organic Thousand Island
90
7
140
Tuscany Italian
80
7
240
Woodstock
110
11
260
Which dressing is your fave.
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